Obituaries
June I. Zauner
Apr 26, 2013
June Ida Zauner, age 90 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 26, 2013 at her home. June was born on June 19, 1922 in Markesan to William and Edna (nee Schwandt) Abendroth. She graduated from Markesan High School in 1940 and moved to Milwaukee to pursue further education and employment opportunities. While in Milwaukee she met Frank Zauner...
Robert E. Whiting
Apr 23, 2013
(1942 - 2013) Robert E. Whiting, 70, of rural Brandon, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home. Bob was born July 24, 1942 in the town of Waupun, the son of Ralph and Janet Hyslop Whiting. Bob graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. He served his country with the United States Air Force from 1962-1966 where he was...
Rev. Norman Bruce Haan
Apr 20, 2013
(1959 - 2013) Rev. Norman Bruce Haan, 83, one of God’s faithful servants, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Norman was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 10, 1930 the son of Fred and Jeane De Boer Haan. Norman attended Seymour Christian School and Grand Rapids Christian High School. In March of 1951 he...
George S. Shepherd
Apr 16, 2013
George Silas Shepherd, age 69, of Beaver Dam, passed away Tuesday evening, April 16, 2013 peacefully in his home. George was born in Milwaukee in 1943 and relocated to the Beaver Dam area in the 1970s. He owned and operated a painting business, George Shepherd's Painting, in the Dodge County area for nearly 40 years. His great joy in life...
Edwin Zills
Apr 16, 2013
(1923 - 2013) Edwin Zills, 90, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Hospice Home of Hope. Ed was born March 3, 1923 in the town of Oakfield, the son of Herman and Emma Klebs Zills. On May 4, 1946 he married Helen Denzin in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple farmed near Mayville, later moving to...
Eugene Clarence Kikkert
Apr 16, 2013
(1934 - 2013) Eugene Clarence Kikkert, 78, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday Evening, April 16, 2013 at his home in Fond du Lac surrounded by his family. Eugene was born July 12, 1934 in rural Randolph the son of John and Jennie Posthuma Kikkert. On October 20, 1954 he married Muriel Joyce Vande Zande at First Christian Reformed Church in...
Lila M. Schwandt
Apr 14, 2013
Lila Mae Schwandt, age 89 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Autumn Bay Assisted Living in Ripon. Lila was born on February 17, 1924 in Berlin to Edward and Martha (nee Brown) Swanke. She attended St. John's Lutheran School in Berlin and Berlin High School. On August 3, 1947 she was united in marriage to...
Raymond A. Gensch Jr.
Apr 13, 2013
Ray "Bud" Gensch of Beaver Dam died peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Hillside Manor, surrounded by his family and some AMAZING country music. Ray was born August 31, 1941 to Raymond and Betty (nee Farr) Gensch of Lowell, Wisconsin. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1959 and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard,...
Douglas G. DeBoer
Apr 9, 2013
(1967 - 2013) Douglas G. DeBoer, 45, of Waupun, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Doug was born September 19, 1967 in Waupun the son of Eugene and Betty Bylsma DeBoer. Doug graduated from Waupun High School in 1986. He married Carrie Nelson in 1986. Doug furthered his education at Central College in Pella, IA and graduated in 1990. He married...
Marlene M. Hansen
Apr 7, 2013
Marlene Hansen, age 73 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Marlene was born on November 27, 1939 on the family farm to Daniel and Angela (nee. Yokiel) Chirpich in Dunbar Township of Faribault County, MN. On May 4, 1963 she would marry the love of her life, Morris Hansen...
Heideman, Beatrice
Apr 5, 2013
(1919 - 2013) Beatrice “Bea” Heideman, 93, a resident of the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, died Friday, April 5, 2013. Bea was born July 2, 1919 in Randolph the daughter of Frank and Lucy Tamminga Aalsma. On January 21, 1939 she married John J. Heideman in Dubuque, IA. The couple farmed in Oak Center for 17 years...
Joan Zwieg
Apr 4, 2013
(1932 - 2013) Joan Zwieg, 80, of Waupun, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her residence. Joan was born July 18, 1932 in Waupun the daughter of Frank and Irma Schrauth Tank. Joan attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1950. Following graduation she was employed by Ideal Shoe Factory in Waupun. On October 24, 1953 she...
Roland "Rollie" Schweisthal
Apr 3, 2013
Roland "Rollie" Schweisthal, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Rollie was born the son of Valentine and Florence (nee Lake) Schweisthal on April 14, 1930 in Faribault, MN. After graduation from Faribault High School, he came to Beaver Dam and started working at Metalfab. He...
Leone Jackowski
Apr 2, 2013
Leone Jackowski, age 90 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Markesan Resident Home. Leone was born on August 22, 1922 in Berlin to Louis and Martha (nee Nipko) Seman. She was united in marriage to Eugene W. Jackowski on October 15, 1946 in Berlin. She later worked at Country Boy Supermarket, Berlin Glove Factory, Fabrico...
Margaret L. Krueger
Apr 1, 2013
Margaret L. Krueger, age 68 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Margaret was born on June 21, 1944 in Beaver Dam to Carl and Lucille (nee Waters) Fritts. She worked at Richelieu Foods in Beaver Dam for 30 years. Margaret loved crocheting, gambling and watching...
Ernest A. Paul
Mar 30, 2013
(1924 - 2013) Ernest A. Paul, 88, of Fox Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. Ernest was born July 24, 1924 in the town of Fox Lake, the son of William and Louise Grahn Paul. On September 24, 1943 he was united in marriage to Catherine Baszynski. Ernest operated the...
Julie R. Smith
Mar 29, 2013
(1954 - 2013) With great sorrow, after a long illness, Julie R. Smith of Oxnard, CA passed away at home March 29, 2013 with her husband, Rick at her side. Julie was born September 6, 1954 in Waupun, the daughter of Louis A. and Shirley Gysbers Pluim. Julie graduated from Waupun High School in 1972. In 1973 she moved to...
Mary Reibold
Mar 29, 2013
(1955 - 2013) Mary Reibold, 57, of Brandon, died Friday evening, March 29, 2013 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. Mary was born July 11, 1955 in Traverse City, MI the daughter of Albert and Betty Martin Raschi. She was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Traverse City. On May 5, 1978 she married...
Robert A. Prisk
Mar 26, 2013
Robert A. Prisk, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Robert was born on January 23, 1930 to Lee and Clarice (nee Le Cavalier) Prisk in Oak Park, IL. He served his country in the United States Army during Korea. On July 31, 1954, he was united in marriage to...
Kenneth R. Brinkmann
Mar 23, 2013
(1937 - 2013) Kenneth R. Brinkmann, 75, of Waupun, died peacefully on March 23, 2013, with his family at his side, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Ken was born December 19, 1937, in Oak Park, IL, the son of Clarence and Alma (Lehman) Brinkmann. Ken is survived by his wife Carol, brother Dean, dearly departed sister Deanna, daughter,...
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